1477. hedraióma

Lexicon

hedraióma: Foundation, Support, Pillar

Original Word: ἑδραίωμα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: hedraióma
Pronunciation: heh-drah'-yo-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (hed-rah'-yo-mah)
Definition: Foundation, Support, Pillar
Meaning: a foundation, stay, support.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

support, basis

From a derivative of hedraios; a support, i.e. (figuratively) basis -- ground.

see GREEK hedraios

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1477 hedraíōma – the base, which ultimately supports the foundation itself (used only in 1 Tim 3:15). See also 1476 (hedraíos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hedraios
Definition
a support, fig. a basis
NASB Translation
support (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1477: ἑδραίωμα

ἑδραίωμα, ἑδραιωματος, τό (ἑδραιόω, to make stable, settle firmly), a stay, prop, support, (Vulg.firmamentum): 1 Timothy 3:15 (A. V. ground). (Ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἑδράζω (hedrázō), meaning "to sit" or "to settle."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἑδραίωμα, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey the idea of foundation or support, such as:
• מוֹסָד (mosad) • foundation, base
• יְסוֹד (yesod) • foundation, support

These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the importance of a firm base or support, both in physical structures and in metaphorical or spiritual contexts, aligning with the New Testament usage of ἑδραίωμα as a foundational element of truth and stability.

Usage: The term ἑδραίωμα is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of a firm foundation or a stabilizing force, often in a metaphorical sense.

Context: The Greek word ἑδραίωμα appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize stability and foundational strength. It is used to describe the church's role as a stabilizing force in the world, particularly in its function as the "pillar and foundation of the truth." This metaphorical usage underscores the church's responsibility to uphold and disseminate the truth of the Gospel, acting as a steadfast support in a world prone to moral and spiritual instability.

In 1 Timothy 3:15, the Apostle Paul writes, "But if I am delayed, you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth." Here, ἑδραίωμα is translated as "foundation," highlighting the church's critical role in maintaining doctrinal purity and providing a stable base for believers' faith.

The concept of ἑδραίωμα extends beyond mere physical or structural stability; it encompasses the spiritual and doctrinal steadfastness that the church is called to embody. This foundational aspect is crucial for the church's mission to be a beacon of truth and a source of spiritual support for its members.

Forms and Transliterations

εδραιωμα εδραίωμα ἑδραίωμα edraioma edraiōma hedraioma hedraiōma hedraíoma hedraíōma

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 3:15 N-NNS
GRK: στύλος καὶ ἑδραίωμα τῆς ἀληθείας
NAS: the pillar and support of the truth.
KJV: the pillar and ground of the truth.
INT: pillar and base of the truth

Strong's Greek 1477
1 Occurrence

ἑδραίωμα — 1 Occ.